Roofers in Tallahassee, Florida

27 roofing companies are listed for Tallahassee, and 19 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Tallahassee, FL, start with the 19 below whose license we matched on Florida DBPR license lookup; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Tallahassee home runs $6,370–$14,105 at the local 0.91× cost index, and a metal roof $15,470–$36,400. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Tallahassee runs $6,370 to $14,105

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Roofers in Tallahassee, FL

27 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Tallahassee

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Tallahassee roster, checked

  • Listed27
  • Licence number on file21
  • Matched in the state registry19

21 of 27 listed firms have a licence number on file (77.8%). 19 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Tallahassee

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 23,550 people working as roofers in Florida; it publishes no separate figure for the Tallahassee area.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Tallahassee are based

Every listed firm is based in Tallahassee; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Tallahassee ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Tallahassee by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Tallahassee, FLin town2719

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Tallahassee in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #2of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Tallahassee ranks #2 of 209.
  • #176of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Tallahassee ranks #176 of 209.
  • #171of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Tallahassee ranks #171 of 209.
  • #41of 209Yearly rainfall: Tallahassee ranks #41 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

May 10, 2024

12 reports that day (9 wind, 3 tornado); reported property damage $184,350,000; county FIPS 12073, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Tallahassee

  • 26 county firms with payroll, about 475 workers; 15% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $47,590 a year (Florida).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Tallahassee

Leon County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 5 reports 5 Mar Apr: 3 reports 3 Apr May: 8 reports 8 May Jun: 6 reports 6 Jun Jul: 0 reports Jul Aug: 1 reports 1 Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 1 reports 1 Dec

May is the heaviest month in Leon County: 8 of 24 hail reports (33%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 71%.

Worst full year: 2025, with 6 reports and a top stone of 1.5 in; 135% over the 3-report mean.

1 day of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 1 of 9 full years; last one 2021.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Leon County 0 2014 0 2015 0 2016 0 2017 1 2021 0 2022 0 2023 0 2024 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Leon County
20140
20150
20160
20170
20211
20220
20230
20240
20250

Year by year

Hail in Leon County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20142000.88″
20151000.75″
20161101″
20171101″
20211112″
20224201″
20231000.88″
20246201.25″
2025 (worst full year)6101.5″
2026 (to June)1101″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026

Tallahassee storm record: Leon County

NWS reports for Leon County, 2014–2026.

  • 1824Founded
  • 203 ft (62 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Leon County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail2 in hail Tallahassee
  • 121 to 1.74 in
  • 11.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

13 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
April 24, 2021 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 1 Lake Iamonia
June 25, 2025 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 5 Governors Square Mall
May 6, 2024 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 3 Lake Jackson
“Tornadoes, large hail (some to 2 inches in diameter), and widespread damaging winds occurred.”
National Weather Service report, April 24, 2021
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

April 24, 2021

1 day like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · March 3, 2019

It stayed on the ground for 5.07 miles and was up to 700 yards wide. A EF-3 tornado, with maximum winds of 140 mph, that tracked 6.5 miles across far Eastern Leon County and into extreme Western Jefferson County.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

84 mph · May 10, 2024

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

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Leon County fact sheet for Tallahassee homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Leon County by decade built

Share of Leon County homes by decade built, percent 1.5% pre-1940 2.0% 1940s 5.8% 1950s 8.0% 1960s 17.3% 1970s 19.5% 1980s 18.6% 1990s 17.3% 2000s 9.2% 2010s 0.8% 2020+
Share of Leon County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19401.5%
1940s2.0%
1950s5.8%
1960s8.0%
1970s17.3%
1980s19.5%
1990s18.6%
2000s17.3%
2010s9.2%
2020+0.8%

135,906 homes, median built in 1988. 34.6% date from before 1980 and 10.0% from 2010 on; 51.9% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1980s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Florida

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge any communication about your claim7 calendar daysFla. Stat. §627.70131(1)(a)
InsurerPay the claim or deny it in whole or in part60 daysFla. Stat. §627.70131(7)(a)

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Roofing services in Tallahassee

One page per job, each opening with a Tallahassee figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1987; 15 freeze-thaw days a year, so sun and hail do the aging.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 2 in, 9 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    144 days at 58+ mph, top gust 84 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    37.9% of homes predate 1980; 39.5% are owner-occupied, so confirm the warranty clock.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $276,000; golf-ball hail on 1 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 10.6 days a year with 1 in of rain, 54.7 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    50% of units are multi-unit; 26 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Tallahassee

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Tallahassee prices.

That typical price is about 3.7% of the median Tallahassee home value ($276,000).

Source: Census ACS (Tallahassee city) · data as of 2019–2023

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Roofing in Tallahassee: local conditions

Tallahassee sits inland in the Florida Panhandle, giving it slightly more protection from direct Gulf landfalls, but the city's dense urban tree canopy — one of the most extensive in any US capital — means falling trees and limbs during any tropical system or severe thunderstorm cause significant secondary roof damage. Hurricane Michael in 2018 passed within 50 miles of Tallahassee as a Category 5 storm, producing widespread wind damage across Leon County.

Florida State University and Florida A&M University make Tallahassee a major college town, creating a large student rental housing sector where roof maintenance is often deferred by absentee landlords. Florida's insurance market contraction has made it increasingly difficult to secure affordable coverage in Leon County, spurring proactive replacement activity as homeowners try to qualify for coverage with newer roofs.

Roofing in Tallahassee: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Tallahassee, FL?
$6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Tallahassee, typically $10,250, after a 0.91× local index. That is 3.7% of a $276,000 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Tallahassee?
27 roofers are listed for Tallahassee, 19 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 26 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $47,590 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Tallahassee?
A Tallahassee asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Tallahassee can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Tallahassee?
May is the busiest hail month in Tallahassee, 33% of the county's 24 hail reports. Reports run March to December. Booking before it gives Tallahassee homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Tallahassee, FL?
Florida jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Tallahassee, ask the city building office; your Tallahassee contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Tallahassee?
Insurance in Tallahassee covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 20 county hail reports in 6 full years plus 2026 to June. The risk here is rated high. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Tallahassee roof?
Tallahassee's county logged 9 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 2 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Tallahassee roofer can document it for a claim.
What weather conditions most stress roofs in Tallahassee, FL?
Tallahassee sits inland in the Florida Panhandle, giving it slightly more protection from direct Gulf landfalls, but the city's dense urban tree canopy — one of the most extensive in any US capital. Even moderate hail events can accelerate granule loss on aging shingles, while high winds and storm-driven rain test flashing seals and ridge caps. An annual post-storm inspection helps catch damage before it becomes a leak.
Does FL require roofing contractors to be licensed?
Florida Certified or Registered Roofing Contractor license required. This means you can verify a contractor's license before signing any contract — ask for their license number and check it with the relevant state board. Beyond state licensing, always confirm the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage specifically for roofing work. An uninsured crew working on your roof creates personal liability exposure that homeowners often overlook. Written contracts specifying materials, labor warranty terms, and cleanup responsibilities are standard practice for reputable Tallahassee contractors.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Tallahassee, FL?
The case for impact-resistant shingles in Tallahassee rests on 1 hail day per year and a high storm designation. That combination makes Class 4 shingles a cost-effective choice over a typical roof lifespan. Before committing, get a quote from two contractors — one using standard dimensional shingles and one using Class 4 — so you can weigh the actual Tallahassee-market price difference.
How should Tallahassee homeowners prepare their roofs before hurricane season?
Before hurricane season opens in Tallahassee, confirm your roof is in the best condition possible for what's coming. A spring inspection catches deferred maintenance items — cracked caulk at pipe boots, loose step flashing, lifted ridge caps — while there's time to fix them without emergency pricing. Check your homeowners policy for exclusions and the wind-hail deductible structure now, not after the storm. Keep the roof inspection report on file; adjusters use pre-loss documentation to anchor claim settlements.

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